1993 Nissan NX head gasket

1993 NISSAN NX
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DURTYCURTY
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1993 Nissan NX 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Manual

i had my head gasket replaced and now at start up sounds like my timing chain tensioner failing
Aug 28, 2010 at 8:22 PM
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Hi there,

With the rocker cove off, look down at the side of the timing chain (use a good torch) and see if the lock hook on the chain tensioner has been released, if not flick it off with a long screw driver, see pic for a close up view of the tensioner.

mark (mhpautos)
Aug 29, 2010 at 5:05 AM
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sorry, forgot to add the pic.


https://images.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/61395_Graphic_165.jpg

mark.
Aug 29, 2010 at 5:08 AM
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